Download or read book Oh My, Au Pair! written by Nancy Felix and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-11 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do not hire an au pair without reading this book Oh My, Au Pair A Complete Guide to Hiring and Hosting an Au Pair is a must-have guide for any family who has ever struggled to find good child care. Now, parents in need of some extra help have an honest, up-to-date resource from which to learn about all aspects of the au pair program-the good and the bad Based on her experience hosting fourteen au pairs, working mom Nancy Felix explains the au pair program, answering all the important questions: - Who are au pairs? - How is an au pair different than a nanny? - How can you avoid a disastrous au pair "cultural exchange"? - How does hiring an au pair compare with a babysitter, daycare or nanny? - What is the best agency for my family? - How do I prepare for and conduct telephone interviews? Whether you are trying to decide if an au pair is right for your family or you have hosted before and want a better experience this time, Oh My, Au Pair is a must-read Nancy Felix lives in the New York City area with her family and her fourteenth au pair. Cover artwork by Claudine Hellmuth